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6+ years
Alexandra
Poetry, flash fiction, personal essays, even screenplays — Alexandra writes across all of them as part of her Creative Writing concentration at the University of North Texas. That range means she can teach craft elements like voice, imagery, and narrative structure no matter what genre a student wan...
University of North Texas
Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Binny
Good creative writing instruction balances encouragement with honest craft feedback. Binny approaches workshops and one-on-one sessions by zeroing in on specific techniques — imagery, voice, narrative structure, line-level rhythm — so writers walk away with concrete revisions rather than vague prais...
University of South Dakota
Masters, English
University of Wyoming
Bachelors, English
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Gabriele
Fiction writing and poetry are where Gabriele's linguistics training becomes unexpectedly powerful — understanding how phonemes, syntax, and register actually work gives her a technical vocabulary for explaining why one sentence sings and another falls flat. She brings that same analytical ear to dr...
Reed College
Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Certified Tutor
Kate
I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Masters, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Jai
I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Certified Tutor
I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...
Nova Southeastern University
PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Jeffrey
I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science
Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Rhea
I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Certified Tutor
Erika
I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...
Harvard University
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Certified Tutor
6+ years
I am willing to address any issue with an open mind and I try to develop strategies that play to a student's strengths. I would like to think I am very approachable and personable, and I have had very positive experiences with many students in the past using this philosophy. Outside of academics, I ...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor in Arts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your first session is about understanding your goals and writing style. A tutor will review samples of your work, discuss what you're working on (short stories, poetry, personal essays, etc.), and identify areas where you'd like to improve—whether that's developing stronger characters, crafting more compelling dialogue, or overcoming writer's block. This helps create a personalized plan tailored to your creative voice and objectives.
Students often struggle with writer's block, organizing ideas into coherent narratives, developing authentic character voices, and showing rather than telling in their writing. Tutors also help with pacing, dialogue that feels natural, and building tension or emotional impact. With personalized feedback on your drafts, you'll learn techniques to work through these obstacles and strengthen your storytelling.
Tutors guide you through brainstorming, drafting, and revision—not just correcting grammar, but helping you refine your ideas and strengthen your narrative structure. They'll ask questions that push you to think deeper about your characters' motivations, plot pacing, and thematic elements. This iterative feedback process helps you develop your own revision instincts so you become a stronger, more independent writer.
Absolutely. Your unique voice is what makes your writing memorable, and tutors help you discover and refine it through reading analysis, writing exercises, and personalized feedback. They'll help you understand how word choice, sentence rhythm, and perspective shape your style, then give you strategies to make your voice more distinctive and confident in your work.
Yes. Tutors work with students across fiction, poetry, personal essays, screenwriting, fantasy, romance, and more. Each genre has its own conventions and techniques—whether it's worldbuilding for speculative fiction or the intimacy of personal narrative—and tutors tailor their guidance to the specific form you're exploring.
Many Dallas schools integrate creative writing into English classes alongside literature and composition. Tutors understand these curriculum expectations and can help you excel whether you're working on a class assignment, preparing a portfolio, or developing your craft outside of school. With Dallas's 22 school districts and varying approaches to creative writing, personalized tutoring ensures you get support aligned with your specific school's standards.
You'll receive detailed, constructive feedback on multiple levels: big-picture elements like plot structure and character development, mid-level concerns like pacing and dialogue, and line-level details like word choice and rhythm. Tutors focus on what's working in your writing and specific strategies to strengthen weaker areas, helping you understand the 'why' behind their suggestions so you can apply those principles to future work.
Connect with Varsity Tutors to get matched with a tutor who specializes in creative writing and understands your specific goals. Whether you're looking to improve your craft, tackle a school project, or prepare a writing portfolio, you'll be paired with someone experienced in your area of focus. Your first session is a chance to build rapport and establish a personalized plan that works for you.
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